Browsing by Subject "Pharmacist"
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A pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation program in Qatar: an exploration of pharmacists' and patients' perspectives of the program
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2021 , Article)Background Tobacco use is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality. An intensive pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation program was implemented in eight primary care pharmacies in Qatar. Objective This study aimed ... -
A systematic review of pharmacists' input in the screening, management and prevention of metabolic syndrome
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Objectives: To critically appraise, synthesise, and present the available evidence on pharmacists' input to the screening, prevention and management of metabolic syndrome (MetS). Design: Systematic review. Methods: The ... -
An evaluation of the translation of continuing education into diabetes public health care by pharmacists
( Springer Netherlands , 2017 , Article)Background Pharmacists are assuming greater public health roles and partaking in continuing education to advance knowledge and skills necessary for the provision of this patient care. Objective We sought to determine what ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of a pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation program in the State of Qatar: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
( BioMed Central , 2015 , Article)Background: It had been reported that up to 37% of the adult male population smokes cigarettes in Qatar. The Global Youth Tobacco Survey also stated that 13.4% of male school students aged 13 to 15 years in Qatar smoke ... -
Assessment of an intensive education program for pharmacists on treatment of tobacco use disorder using an objective structured clinical examination: a randomized controlled trial
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2022 , Article)Background: Tobacco use is one of the major public health threats globally. Community pharmacists are uniquely positioned to offer tobacco cessation services owing to their easy accessibility by the public. To prepare Qatar ... -
Complementary and alternative medicine use during the COVID-19 pandemic: Community pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)BackgroundThe challenges in COVID-19 treatment have driven patients to seek Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for the prevention and/or treatment of the disease. Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to promote ... -
Determination of potential drug-drug interactions in prescription orders dispensed in a community pharmacy setting using Micromedex and Lexicomp: a retrospective observational study
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2022 , Article)Background Community pharmacists have a role in identifying drug-drug interactions (DDIs) when processing prescription orders and dispensing medications to patients. The harmful effects of DDIs can be prevented or minimized ... -
Diabetes care in Qatar: a survey of pharmacists’ activities, attitudes and knowledge
( Springer Netherlands , 2018 , Article)Background Diabetes mellitus is recognized as a major public health issue and is one of the top ten causes of death in Qatar. Objective To describe the activities, and attitudes of Qatar pharmacists toward diabetes, to ... -
Diabetes patient management by pharmacists during Ramadan
( BioMed Central Ltd. , 2014 , Article)Many Muslim diabetes patients choose to participate in Ramadan despite medical advice to the contrary. This study aims to describe Qatar pharmacists' practice, knowledge, and attitudes towards guiding diabetes medication ... -
Do community pharmacists in Nepal have a role in adverse drug reaction reporting systems?
(2013 , Article)Community pharmacies in Nepal serve both rural and urban populations and are an integral part of the Nepalese healthcare system. These community pharmacies are run by non-pharmacist professionals with orientation training ... -
The economic impact of pharmacist care for people living with HIV/AIDS: A systematic review
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article Review)Background and objectiveThere is an increase in the global prevalence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). While it has been proven that pharmacist interventions improve the health outcomes of people living with ... -
Effectiveness of a pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation program in the State of Qatar: a randomized controlled trial
( BioMed Central , 2017 , Article)Background: Cigarette smoking is one of the major preventable causes of death and diseases in Qatar. The study objective was to test the effect of a structured smoking cessation program delivered by trained pharmacists on ... -
Evaluation of an intensive education program on the treatment of tobacco-use disorder for pharmacists: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
( BioMed Central Ltd. , 2019 , Article)Background: Tobacco use is presently responsible for the death of over seven million people across the world. In Qatar, it is one of the main causes of premature deaths and preventable diseases. To reduce tobacco use, Qatar ... -
Evaluation of an intensive education program on the treatment of tobacco-use disorder for pharmacists: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial 11 Medical and Health Sciences 1117 Public Health and Health Services
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2019 , Article)Background: Tobacco use is presently responsible for the death of over seven million people across the world. In Qatar, it is one of the main causes of premature deaths and preventable diseases. To reduce tobacco use, Qatar ... -
An evaluation of mental health clinical pharmacist independent prescribers within general practice in remote and rural Scotland
( Springer Verlag , 2019 , Article)Background A 12-month pilot was implemented in two general practices in remote and rural Scotland, with patients referred by general practitioners to specialist mental health pharmacist independent prescribers. Objective ... -
Experiences with clinical pharmacy services in a cardiac rehabilitation program in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2021 , Book chapter)Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The prevalence of CVDs within the Gulf Cooperation Council, of which Qatar is a member country, is very high. In today's healthcare ... -
Exploring the role of community pharmacists in obesity and weight management in Qatar: A mixed-methods study
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2021 , Article)Introduction: Obesity is a major public health burden in Qatar. Pharmacists can play an important role in providing weight management services (WMSs). This study aimed to explore their attitudes, practice, perceived ... -
Key stakeholders' views on the potential implementation of pharmacist prescribing: A qualitative investigation.
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)An accumulation of international evidence demonstrates that pharmacist prescribing is effective, safe and well-accepted. While there is potential for such development in the Middle East, the majority of published studies ... -
Management of cardiovascular disorders and the pharmacist's role: Hypertension
( Elsevier , 2019 , Book chapter)Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The prevalence of hypertension is high globally, especially with a new definition by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association. ... -
Perceptions and expectations of health professionals regarding hospital pharmacy services and the roles of hospital pharmacists: A qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)BackgroundPharmacists have become increasingly integrated within the interprofessional hospital team as their scope of practice expanded in recent decades. However, limited research has explored how the roles of hospital ...